Todd Ansbacher

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents and 16 published patent applications, primarily in Automotive Power Management. Top assignee: Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC. Active years: 2014-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 24 (Patent Applications = 16)

% Patents Active = 70.8

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.1

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 15(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

19 out of 26,677

Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2014-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Energy Transfer

Power Management

Vehicle Charger

Upfitter Systems

Battery Control

Obstacle Detection

Electrical Architecture

Load Shedding

Ignition Visibility

Transient Voltage

Air Compressor Control

Winch System

24 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12746844 - Systems and methods for transferring energy from a vehicle (2026-09-29),

2. 12728737 - Power transfer enabled winch system (2026-09-08),

3. 12715336 - Control and management of upfitter and vehicle loads (2026-08-25),

4. 12669116 - Power usage planning system and method for vehicle air compressor (2026-06-30),

5. 12624675 - User device vehicle charger strategy (2026-05-12),

6. 12583319 - System and method for dimming displays in automotive vehicle (2026-03-24),

7. 12540585 - System and method for power take-off control (2026-02-03),

8. 12533975 - Systems and methods for controlling charging operation of a vehicle battery (2026-01-27),

9. 12513804 - Systems and methods to control operation of vehicle exterior lights based on user activity (2025-12-30),

10. 12480774 - Systems and methods for jump starting vehicles (2025-11-25),

11. 12472890 - Vehicular electrical system sharing primary power with upfit equipment (2025-11-18),

12. 12435713 - Systems and methods for controlling vehicle air compressor (2025-10-07),

13. 12415472 - Vehicle upfitter power connection management strategies (2025-09-16),

14. 12233794 - Automotive power supply, upfitter module architectures, and user defined load shedding related to same (2025-02-25),

15. 12123384 - User device vehicle charger strategy (2024-10-22),

Title: Biography of Todd Ansbacher

Introduction: Todd Ansbacher is an accomplished inventor based in Westland, MI (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing vehicle power management systems.

Latest Patents: Among his latest patents is a system for vehicle upfitter power connection management strategies. This invention involves the use of controllers that sequentially pulse field effect transistors in a power distribution module, ensuring efficient operation of upfitter power modules. Another notable patent addresses automotive power supply and upfitter module architectures, which allows for user-defined load shedding to maintain power supply within predefined thresholds.

Career Highlights: Todd currently works at Ford Global Technologies, LLC, where he applies his expertise in automotive innovations. His work has been instrumental in developing advanced power management solutions for vehicles.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Todd has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Stuart C. Salter and John Robert Van Wiemeersch. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Conclusion: Todd Ansbacher's contributions to automotive technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in the industry. His work continues to influence the future of vehicle power management systems.